Over the last century, technology enabled almost all of us to move away from the farms and factories. Most of us are now Knowledge Workers. Saying it another way: Thanks to new technology -- farmers and factory workers are now 10 times more productive than they were back then. (Those new technologies included electricity, motors and engines, chemicals and fertilizers). That’s why most of us are now Knowledge Workers: We’re simply no longer needed for growing or making things – thanks to technology enablers. So, the question is, has new technology also enabled Knowledge Workers to get 10 times more productive? The answer, thus far, is: NO. For proof, just take a look at some of the Knowledge Workers that existed 100 years ago: Teachers, doctors and lawyers: Teachers today still teach a classroom of 30 students, just like they did 100 years ago. Doctors and Lawyers also fared the same, handling virtually the same number of patients and clients as they did back then. Of course, as Knowledge Workers today, we come in many different flavors -- each with our own purpose to use our knowledge to get something done; or to educate, inform or entertain people. Knowledge Workers -- all of us -- are ready to realize our FULL POTENTIAL!
Most of us are now Knowledge Workers.
Saying it another way:
Thanks to new technology -- farmers and factory workers are now 10 times more productive than they were back then.
(Those new technologies included electricity, motors and engines, chemicals and fertilizers).
That’s why most of us are now Knowledge Workers: We’re simply no longer needed for growing or making things – thanks to technology enablers.
So, the question is, has new technology also enabled Knowledge Workers to get 10 times more productive?
The answer, thus far, is: NO.
For proof, just take a look at some of the Knowledge Workers that existed 100 years ago: Teachers, doctors and lawyers:
Teachers today still teach a classroom of 30 students, just like they did 100 years ago.
Doctors and Lawyers also fared the same, handling virtually the same number of patients and clients as they did back then.
Of course, as Knowledge Workers today, we come in many different flavors -- each with our own purpose to use our knowledge to get something done; or to educate, inform or entertain people.
Knowledge Workers -- all of us -- are ready to realize our FULL POTENTIAL!